Technical College announces diploma preparatory courses and enrolment dates
The college lists diploma preparatory courses with English and mathematics subjects and states applications must be submitted within 14 days of publication. Enrolments for commercial rebates begin February 1 with classes starting February 7, and other courses start February 21 or 26. Names of staff or instructors are listed among references.
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Technical College Ib A Technical College
Ydney
Uon
College of the
Penge
Merra Technical Llege
Pome Thorpe
Baker
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AIC
Barrett
ALA
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AMC
ADA
Neill
ABA
Christie
G. ML
Hormone Sprays Fight Canberra Weeds Move Ahead
Canberra gardeners report success with hormone weed sprays after trials by the Department of the Interior. The sprays target deep rooted perennials such as blackberries and wild mustards, with best results on young weeds in early growth. Use fine spray, avoid run off, and store hormones away from seed and fertilizer.
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Canberra
Act
Department of the
Building Expansion Report Reveals NSW Construction Boom
Sydney report shows twelve months ending December 21 with 12 413 new buildings valued at 20 404 020 and 1 217 existing structures added or altered at 972 349. Growth over 1947 up 14 percent in jobs and 46 percent in total costs.
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Sydney
Campers and hikers blamed for bush fires in contest
Prize winners in a bush-fire prevention contest blame individuals, from 44 to 17 years old, for starting fires. Reading notes show participants from Renalta and several high schools, including St George Girls and Bombala Central School, urging personal responsibility.
Parliament attendance and ministerial pay revealed
A House member stated Parliament attendance averaged 1,000 weekly with ministers sometimes receiving up to 100 per day during busy periods. Tourist traffic yesterday significantly exceeded 100 as several coach loads visited the building.
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Parliament House
Yesterda
Australian runners untrained slow to reach world class
Australian runners are half-trained and unable to reach world class until training methods change. Lloyd Sa of Beach notes off season prep used by overseas sprinters builds muscle and wind resistance through an exacting programme before major meetings.
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Bydney
Lloyd Sa
Beach Toid
Market Glutted with Damaged Vegetables in Sydney
The Sydney wholesale markets report rain damaged vegetables lowering supplies. President of the Vegetable Growers Federation Mr Hunt says prices will rise in two weeks with salad vegetables likely to climb. tomatoes may reach two shillings per pound wholesale and lettuce one shilling.
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Sydney
Vegetables Growers’ Federation
Mr. Hunt
Auction Sale and Property Notices in Canberras Kingston District
Preliminary notices advertise an auction sale on January 22 at 8 30 am by Woodders and Calthorpe Limited for TAFE equipment and display fittings. A Kingrs Hall Ermagiu allotment sale on January 15 at 2 pm notes Berimbut as a tourist resort with harbour and beach nearby. Also seeks rental housing for a couple for April start and a furnished cottage or flat for two weeks from January 22 with various housing needs. A health ad promotes new hormone therapy for enlarged prostate avoiding surgery with claims of success and clinic references.
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King's Hall
Ermagui
Bermagut
Ian Macfarlane
Beauchamp House
Hobson
Manuka P.O
Ton
Englah
Cavendish Clinic
Assistant Librarian Position Under Commonwealth Employment Act
Public Service Board invites applications for an Assistant Librarian role under wartime preference rules. Requires Leaving Certificate, with training in library work provided. Applies to returned service women or association members. pay and conditions align with Commonwealth guidelines.
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Public Service Board
CRLR
Black Mountain
Panberra
Act
Girls See Ghost In Public Health Laboratory
Three girls at a London public health laboratory reported seeing a ghost in the former mortuary section. A technician described entering the guinea pig house to feed animals when the apparition appeared and glided by, later vanishing. A doctor at the lab confirmed the incident.
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London
Wedas
Golden Ne Fame Sefeer
Wottiesase
Jhouse
Jand
Guiden
Sena
Auctions of furniture and services in Canberra Queanbeyan area
A mix of classified notices shows items for sale and wanted in Canberra and Queanbeyan including a 4 ton Ford truck with hoist, china cabinets, curtains, lights, and ready mixed concrete. Also listed are job ads for kitchen maid, typist, and a laboratory assistant with positions in Canberra and Melbourne regions.
Scholarships and Enrolments Notice at Canberra College
Enrolments for lectures open with last entry date February 25 1949. Includes accountancy part 1 introductory bookkeeping course starting January 18 1948. Office hours Monday to Friday 815am to 515pm, Saturday 930am to 1220pm. Also notices on booth liquor licence at Acton Racecourse February 10 1949 and recruitment inquiries via A Stuart Canberra.
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Commonwealth Institute of Accountants
Costello
Puirbalin
R. G. Kappler
Alexander Stuart
Goldenholme Dairy
Fyshwick
Canberra
Becton
Acton
A Stuart
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Kennedy ST
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Woodgers & Calthorpe ‘United
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Commonwealth Government
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Steck
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Monaro Street
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Prosieuniearies Mined Concrete Ltd
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Memorials Arnold & Sons, Pty. Ltd
M. H. O'Rourke
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Squeevan
Turner Far Rouse
Melbourne
Times Ofc
J. B. Young
Kingston Child's Playground
Pleam Ring Mitchell
Permewan Wright, Ltd
Phillip Street
Lady Draper
Coonamile
Philp Strest
Frecody
Bron Anberra Community ‘Hospital
Cate
Council For Scientific and Industrial Research
Imming Club
Fine Society of Canberra
Wesley Church Hall
Dean
Anbeara Highland Soci
EIY and Burns Club
King
Beastey Orchestra
Kiddienime
Baby Sittend
Ring P. Dickson-Brown
Canberra University ‘College
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Petra
Bush Fire Council
Singer Sewing Machines
A. J. Locke
Singer Sewing Machine Company
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Trans-Australia ‘Airlines
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Metro News
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Anual
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Hugh Herbert
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Dave Willock
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Sumtare Roe
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Gloucester
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Caves
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Canberra Tourist Bureau
Greg Cusack
Stacey and Benson
N. Leon
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